Accident Compensation Commission, Fiji

29/10/2026

No Amount of Money Can Replace a Life Lost

The Accident Compensation Commission Fiji (ACCF) is reminding Fijians that compensation is available for eligible injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents.

ACCF Executive Chairman Maritino Nemani said many people are still unaware of their rights and the assistance available to them following a road accident.

"Nobody leaves home expecting to end up in hospital or lose a loved one in a road accident. But when tragedy strikes, families need to know that they are not alone and that help is available."

Mr Nemani said ACCF provides compensation to eligible victims and families affected by motor vehicle accidents involving cars, buses, taxis, trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles covered under the law.

"An accident doesn't just affect the person who is injured. It affects the entire family. A breadwinner may no longer be able to work, children may lose a parent, and families can suddenly find themselves struggling financially."

He explained that ACCF operates a no-fault compensation scheme, meaning eligible victims do not necessarily have to prove who caused the accident to receive compensation.

However, Mr Nemani stressed that compensation should never be mistaken for a solution to 's road safety problems.

"Let me be very clear. No amount of money can bring back a mother, father, son or daughter. We can compensate families for their loss under the law, but we can never replace the person they have lost."

He said every road user has a responsibility to prevent such tragedies.

"Every time you speed, drive recklessly or take an unnecessary risk, you are gambling with someone's life. And that someone could be your own child, your wife, your husband or your parent."

Mr Nemani urged motorists to slow down, obey traffic rules and remember that their actions can have lifelong consequences for innocent families.

"Getting home five minutes earlier is never worth someone losing the rest of their life."

He encouraged anyone affected by a motor vehicle accident to contact ACCF to learn more about their rights and whether they qualify for compensation.

"Our message is simple. Know your rights, protect your family and take responsibility on our roads. The best accident is the one that never happens."

26/10/2026

What types of accidents does ACCF cover?

Did you know that the Accident Compensation Commission (ACCF) provides compensation for eligible injuries or deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents?

Whether it involves a car, bus, taxi, truck or motorcycle, you may be entitled to compensation.

Know your rights. Stay informed. Stay safe on our roads.

23/10/2026

Learn more about your Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji and what we do.

20/10/2026

Chairman Nemani Calls for Crackdown on Illegal Taxis

The Accident Compensation Commission Fiji (ACCF) has called on the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to strengthen enforcement against illegal taxi operators, particularly those allowing provisional licence holders to transport paying passengers.

ACCF Executive Chairman Mr Maritino Nemani said the continued operation of unlicensed taxis, commonly known as pirate or pari taxis, raised serious concerns about passenger safety, driver qualifications and compliance with 's transport laws.

"Members of the public who pay for transport have every right to expect that the person behind the wheel is properly licensed, the vehicle meets the required safety standards and the operator is complying with the law."

Mr Nemani said particular attention should be given to reports and allegations of provisional licence holders operating illegal taxi services.

"Provisional drivers are still progressing towards full driving privileges. Allowing inexperienced drivers to carry paying passengers outside the regulated public transport system creates unnecessary risks, particularly when the required checks and safeguards may not be in place."

He said the introduction of Fiji's new two-stage provisional licensing system made it even more important for authorities to ensure that drivers complied with the conditions attached to their licences.

Mr Nemani said that private vehicles transporting passengers in exchange for payment or contributions were required to comply with Public Service Vehicle licensing requirements.

"These requirements exist for a reason. Driver vetting, vehicle inspections and the appropriate Motor Vehicle Accident Levy are important safeguards. They cannot simply be disregarded because someone chooses to operate a private vehicle as a taxi."

The Executive Chairman urged the Land Transport Authority of Fiji, working alongside the Fiji Police Force, to conduct targeted checks on suspected illegal taxi operators, verify drivers' licence categories and ensure that vehicles carrying paying passengers have the necessary permits.

He also called for particular attention to be given to vehicles operating through informal arrangements and ride-sharing platforms.

"We recognise that some communities face genuine difficulties accessing reliable public transport. However, the solution cannot be to compromise passenger safety or allow unlicensed operators to disregard the requirements imposed on legitimate taxi drivers."

Mr Nemani said ACCF regularly dealt with the consequences of motor vehicle accidents and understood the devastating impact serious injuries and fatalities could have on individuals and families.

"By the time an accident victim requires compensation, the damage has already been done. No financial payment can undo a serious injury or bring back a life that has been lost."

He urged members of the public to use properly licensed transport services and encouraged anyone with information about suspected illegal taxi operations, particularly those involving provisional drivers, to report their concerns to LTA.

"Protecting passengers must come first. The law must be applied consistently, and those transporting members of the public for payment must meet the standards required of them."

14/10/2026

Basic Road Rules Continue to be Broken

Despite numerous warnings and repeated calls for responsible driving, motorists continue to disregard basic road safety rules, putting innocent lives at risk and leaving families to suffer the devastating consequences.

Executive Chairman of the Accident Compensation Commission Fiji (ACCF), Mr Maritino Nemani, made the remarks following a tragic head-on collision along the Queens Highway that claimed the lives of two 26-year-old men, including an off-duty police officer and a salesman from Navua.

According to preliminary information released by the Police Force, one of the drivers allegedly overtook several vehicles across double lines before the collision. Police investigations remain ongoing.

Mr Nemani said the tragedy highlighted the serious consequences of failing to observe even the most fundamental road safety rules.

"Overtaking on double lines is prohibited for a reason. It is one of the most basic rules every licensed driver is expected to understand and follow. Yet we continue to see lives lost in circumstances where greater patience and respect for road rules could have prevented tragedy."

He said road markings, speed limits and traffic regulations were not suggestions but essential safeguards designed to protect everyone using Fiji's roads.

"Every driver has a responsibility to obey the law and consider the safety of others. Saving a few seconds by attempting a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre is simply not worth the risk of losing a human life."

Mr Nemani said the deaths of two young men, both only 26 years old, were particularly heartbreaking.

"These young men had their entire lives ahead of them. Their families are now left grieving, and no amount of compensation can ever replace a life lost. I extend my deepest condolences to their loved ones."

He stressed that while the circumstances of the collision remained under investigation, the wider message to motorists was clear.

"We cannot have Police officers constantly issuing warnings, road safety authorities conducting awareness campaigns and families burying their loved ones, only for the same dangerous behaviour to continue."

Mr Nemani urged motorists to exercise patience, obey road markings, observe speed limits and recognise that their decisions behind the wheel could have irreversible consequences for others.

"Road safety begins with personal responsibility. Every time we get behind the wheel, we have a duty to protect not only ourselves and our passengers but everyone else sharing the road."

14/10/2026